MARBLE CITY BAR: Sinéad Connolly’s going-out guide to Kilkenny this weekend
THERE’s no two ways about it – Kilkenny’s going to absolutely mobbed this weekend as two fellows by the name of Bob Dylan and Neil Young roll into town.
And if you’re a Stetson-wearing guy or gay, Mike Denver and a whole host of country stars will be entertaining the masses at Gowran Racecourse.
But if neither of these heavyweight events – with tens of thousands of extra revellers to cram into the Marble City – float your boat, don’t worry; there’s plenty of more exciting acts taking to the stages in Kilkenny’s many hot music venues.
Ryan’s Bar is showcasing live bands every night this weekend – and all dedicated to the big concert in Nowlan Park. So if you’re a fan but didn’t get a ticket, head along to Ryan’s to soak up the music. On Friday night, Barflies – A Tribute to Dylan & Young is performing at 10:30pm. Reel Neil & Zimmerframes, featuring the Dylan and Young’s Back Catalogue, are on at 10:30pm on Saturday. And on Sunday, The Back Door Blues play at 10:30pm.
If you’re style is a little bit country, don’t miss the Kilkenny Country Music Festival at Gowran Park Racecourse at 1pm on Sunday. Tickets are just €25 and you can pay at the entrance if you haven’t got around to picking one up: https://kilkennycountrymusicfestival.ie/kilkenny-country-music-festival-2019/
Friday, July 12
Biddy Early’s, DJ Tossy O’Toole from 9pm.
Brogan’s Bar, DJs from 9pm, DJ until late.
The Dylan Whiskey Bar, Evan & Phil at 10pm.
Kyteler’s Inn, Trad Session with Antony McAuley and Friends at 6pm.
Kyteler’s Inn, Drops of Green at 8pm.
Kyteler’s Inn, Acousticats at 10pm.
Lanigan’s, Devil A Bit at 9:30pm.
Left Bank, Thank Funk at 10pm, Late Night Social in LB2 from 10pm until late.
Matt the Millers, Trad 6-9pm, Live music at 10pm, DJ until late.
Paris Texas, DJ from 9:30pm until late.
Rafter Dempsey’s, Karaoke at 10pm
Ryan’s Bar, Barflies – A Tribute to Dylan & Young at 10:30pm.
Saturday, July 13
Biddy Early’s, DJ OB1 from 9pm.
Brogan’s Bar, Live Music at 10pm and DJs until late.
Kyteler’s Inn, Trad Session with Antony McAuley and Friends at 6pm.
Kyteler’s Inn, Abbey Folk at 8pm.
Kyteler’s Inn, Roisin Dubh at 10pm.
Langton’s Nightclub from 10.30pm.
Lanigan’s, 2 DJ’s from 9pm.
Left Bank, DJs from 8pm in Main Bar and from 10pm at LB2 until late.
Marble City Bar, Saturday Club.
Matt the Millers, Trad 6-9pm, DJ at 10pm until late.
Paris Texas, DJ from 9:30pm until late.
Rafter Dempsey’s, Live Music at 10pm.
Ryan’s Bar, Reel Neil & Zimmerframes – Dylan and Young’s Back Catalogue – at 10:30pm.
Sunday, July 14
Brogan’s Bar, DJ at 10pm until late.
The Dylan Whiskey Bar, Kevin & Eugene at 9:30pm
Kyteler’s Inn, Trad Session with Antony McAuley and Friends at 6pm.
Kyteler’s Inn, Generation 5 at 6.30pm.
Kyteler’s Inn, Tomas Jackman at 9pm.
Lanigan’s, Devil A Bit at 9:30pm.
Left Bank, Hot 4 Jazz Quartet, 5-7pm – Live music and dancing.
Matt the Millers, Trad 6-11:30pm.
Paris Texas, Live Music from 6-8:30pm.
Ryan’s Bar, The Back Door Blues, at 10:30pm.
If you would like your event to be included in our gig guide, email the details to: news@kilkennynow.ie
